Activities in Stockholm

Private Walking Tour of Stockholm

An authorized local guide will join you on a 3-hour guided tour by foot in the city of Stockholm. You will visit the Old Town of Stockholm (Gamla Stan). Located on a small island with narrow stone streets and old buildings, this is a charming area to walk about. Sights of interest are Storkyrkan, the Royal Palace, the Royal Opera, Stadshuset, Kungsträdgården and much more. (Entrances excluded).

Availability: Daily

Duration: 3 hours

Includes: Private guide at disposal for 3 hours, Pick-up and drop-off at your hotel

Stockholm Food Tour – the Nordic experience

Join this private walking tour and explore some of Sweden’s best food. Learn about the food, history and culture while eating some samples. This tour will take place at Södermalm. The old working class neighborhood that has turned bohemian chic, packed with vibrant new restaurants. There will be 5-7 different taste stops on the tour. Together the samples add up to a perfect early meal.The walking distance is 3-4 km, at a very leisurely pace and you sit down several times.

Availability: Monday–Friday at 13:30 hrs
Duration: 3-4 hours
Includes: Private guide, 5-7 food stops with food tasting, highlights: The Classic Swedish Meatballs, Swedish Fika, Aquavit Tasting, Pickled Herring, Wild Game Meat, Local Beer, bottle of drinking water.
Note: Tastings may vary according to season and supply

Hipstoric Södermalm

Bohemian Stockholm- one of the coolest districts in the world. This private walking tour shows you Södermalm in Stockholm, where the hip meets the historic. This area holds a lot of great, but horrific history, beautiful views and as if that were not enough, it is also the home of Lisbeth Salander & Mikael Blomqvist, where the world famous Millennium trilogy all started. The waking tour ends in the ditrict of SoFo. SoFo (South of Folkungatan), is a play on the acronym SoHo (South of Houston Street, in Manhattan). Today it is known as the trendiest area in Stockholm and a great place for lunch, fika, or shopping. Walking distance of the tour is approx. 1,9 km.

Availability: Daily, February-October
Duration: 2 hours
Includes: Guide, 1x 20cl sample of beer

Old Town Walk

This private walking tour through the Old Town serves up history, explanations of Swedish customs and culture, as well as beautiful architectur. While tracing in the footsteps of the city’s original locatio your guide will tell exciting stoies of this area of the city. Visit Stockholms Royal Palace, and hear more about the Swedish Royal Family, and Stortorget, the main square. During summer, you will visit the island of Riddarholmen with its noble palaces and the oldest building in Stockholm, the Rddarholmen Church. Walking distance of the tour is approx. 1,8 km.

Availability: Daily, February-October
Duration: 2 hours

Stockholm Must Sees

The guided walking tour begins at Stortorget, the main square, in the Old Town. This is where Stockholm was once founded. Explore the hidden gems of the Old Town and hear information about the Royal Palace before you board a ferry to the island of Djurgården. The short ferry ride allows us to see parts of Stockholm from the waterside. On this island you will visit the Vasa Museum; the world’s most visited maritime! The tour ends on this island. Walkking distance is approx. 2,8 km.

Availability: Tuesday, Thursday & Saturday at 10:00 hrs. April-September
Duration: 3 hours
Includes: Guide, Ferry (one-way) & Entrance Vasa Museum
Note: Min. 4 persons. Please note that this tour is not a private walking tour.

Under the Bridges of Stockholm

This approx. 2-hour boat trip will pass under 12 bridges and through the lock that connects the Baltic Sea to Lake Mälaren. Drive through the bridges Skeppsbron next to Skeppsholmen, Skanstullbron and the Essingeleden, Sweden´s busiest road. Guiding is done by individual headphones. Enjøy a Swedish fika (coffee and cake), sandwich or drink from the on-board cafeteria while taking in the beautiful scenery.

Availability: Daily, April – December
Duration: 2 hours 15 minutes
Note: Guiding in 10 different languages. Bring own headphones.

Stockholm Hop On Hop Off Bus

This bus sightseeing tour starts at the Royal Opera and stops at all the most beautiful and well-known places in Stockholm. The Old Town with its world-famous colorful houses, the old royal hunting ground Djurgården, or the southern island Södermalm with its hip urban atmosphere – this tour is where you see it all! And while your ticket is valid, you’re free to ride our Hop On-Hop Off buses as much as you like.

Availability: Daily, April – December
Duration: The ticket is valid for 24 hours. The entire route takes 1 hour and 20 minutes non-stop.
Note: Guding in 11 different lanuages via headphones on board. The bus goes every 30 minutes. Bring own headphones.

Stockholm Hop On Hop Off Bus & Boat

This combination ticket with bus and boat sightseeing is the perfect choice when you want to discover Stockholm’s best attractions in a short period of time. The ticket is valid on the Hop On–Hop Off boats and buses.

Availability: May-September
Duration: The ticket is valid for 24 hours. The entire route takes 1 hour and 20 minutes non-stop.
Note: Guding in 10 (bus) and 11 (boat) different lanuages via headphones on board. The bus goes every 30 minutes. The boat goes every 60 minutes. Bring own headphones.

Royal Canal Tour

Join us on a boat sightseeing tour through the greener parts of Stockholm. We depart from Strömkajen in the center of Stockholm and continue the journey through the canal of Djurgården that runs through The Royal National City Park – the capital’s green oasis. This boat sightseeing tour is guided in 10 languages.A boat tour around beautiful Djurgården We leave the inner city behind and enter the peaceful Djurgården canal. On the canal you will see several historical buildings, museums and green areas. Heading home, a fabulous view of the Stockholm skyline opens up – only to be seen from the water!

Availability: Daily, April-October
Duration: 50 minutes
Note: Guiding in 10 different languages via headphones. Bring own headphones.

Drottningsholm Palace

This scenic excursion to Drottningholm Palace, home of the Royal Family, lets you cruise with historic ships along Lake Malären and explore the palace and its surroundings. The Royal Palace of Drottningholm is together with the Chinese pavilion, the Court Theatre and the surrounding grounds on UNESCO´s list of World Heritage. On all departures to Drottningholm, there is a café with simple dishes, sandwiches, coffee, snacks, and drinks to buy.

Availability: Daily, May-September
Includes: Return boat trip, entrance tickets to Drottningholm (Chinese Pavillon, Palace & Theatre)

Kayaking in Stockholm City

Spend time leisurely paddling in a kayak while taking in views of Stockholm from the water. Stockholm is situated on 14 islands and linked by 57 bridges: No wonder it has earned affectionate nicknames such as “The Venice of the North.” You set off in stable two-person kayaks and there is no need to worry about tides or dangerous currents. The guides are all locals, and throughout the tour, they offer insight into local customs, history, culture, and way-of-life. The tour are suitable for beginners as well as those with kayaking experience. All the tours are run by English-speaking guides.

Availability: May-October
Duration: 2 hours
Includes: Double sea kayak with all necessary equipment. experienced kayak guide, free of charge photo-memories of the tour made by the guides.
Note: Minimum Age 12 (Youth’s must be accompanied by adult), you should be able to swim. Min. 2 participants / max. 10 participants. Minimum height: 1.50 m. Maximum weight: 130 kg.

Stockholm at a Glance – Bike Tour

Biking is certainly one of the best ways to tour Stockholm. This 3-hour bike tour take you to some of popular sights such as Gamla Stan (The Old Town), The Royal Palace, Vasa Museum but the true highlight of our bicycle tour will be cruising through the many islands to explore some of the city’s hidden jewels such as Djurgården, the 1st National City Park in the world! This tour is guided by experts – the knowledgeable guides will introduce you to Stockholm’s historic past and colourful present. Stockholm is a bike-friendly and safe cycling city with many bicycle ways and green stretches where cars are not permitted.

It is possible to join the tour with an E-Bike (specific departure times only). Additional cost applies.

Availability: April – October
Duration: 3 hours
Includes: City Bike, Helmet, Rain Poncho (if needed)
Note: There are no children biked and the minimum age 12 years (must be accompanied by adult). Min. height 140cm. Min. 2 persons.

Wildlife Safari

Spend an evening in Stockholm’s beautiful forest and meet the “other” locals – the resident wildlife! Moose, Deer, Foxes, Hares, Birds of Prey and Wild Boar roam undisturbed in the extensive lush forests and plenty of farming and agricultural land just beyond the city limits. The Wildlife Safari operated during dusk (depending on the sunset at either 16:00 hrs or 19:00 hrs) which is an optimal time to go in search of animals, in particular, the “Kings of the Forest” (Moose). The tour is by van. Enjoy a traditional Swedish Midsummer meal at an outdoor camp and listen to the information your guide shares during the tour.

Availability: April – October
Includes: Binoculars, rain poncho (if needed), rransport by private minivan, traditional Swedish midsummer meal, drinks.
Duration: 4 hours
Note: Minimum age 10 years (must be accompanied by adult). Min. 2 persons

Stockholm by Segway

A Segway trip through Stockholm is an exciting and unique way to see a little more of Stockholm then you might by foot. This tour gives you a great introduction to the city – passing attractions such as Gamle Stan (The Old Town), and The Royal Palace. You will drive across the island of Skeppsholmen and Kastellholmen, with a beautiful sea-view over Stockholm.

Availability: April – October
Includes: Segway, Helmet, Rain Poncho (if needed)
Duration: 2 hours
Note: Minimum age 12 years (must be accompanied by adult). Min. 2 persons. Max. weight 120 kg.

RIB Boat Sightseeing

High speed on the Sea! For one hour you will enjoy an amazing boat trip that will take you from downtown Stockholm out to the stunning archipelago. Driving out of the city, you will pass the National Museum and cruise around Djurgården to see Gröna Lund Amusement Park and The Vasa Museum. The boat will increase in speed once you leave the urban coastline behind. Once at the archipelago, you can soak up the changing scenery.

Availability: May – September
Includes: Life vest, warm overall, googles, gloves, hat.
Duration: 1 hour
Note: Minimum age 10 years (must be accompanied by adult). Min. 2 persons. Min. Height 140 cm. Max. weight 130 kg.

Archipelago Kayaking

Kayaking in Stockholm’s world-famous Archipelago attracts people from over the world. Explore a far stretched world that exists of 30.000 islands. During this kayaking adventure in Stockholm, you will experience beautiful scenery firsthand in one of Europe’s most unique environments. You will stop on the sunniest, most sheltered island for a freshly prepared lunch, where you are welcome to swim and sunbathe as you wish.

Availability: May – September
Includes: Prijon Double Kayaks, TNP Wolferine Light Paddles, Hiko Life Vests, Hiko Spray Decks, Lunch, Drinks, Fika
Duration: 7 Hours
Note: No previous experience required but you must be able to swim. The route depends on weather conditions. Minimum age 16 years (must be accompanied by adult). Min. 2 persons. Min. height 150 cm. Max. height 195 cm. Max. weight 130 kg.